How To ABSORB TEXTBOOKS Like A Sponge

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Me studying how to study instead of studying.

When YouTube's algorithm is more worried about your grades than you.

00:20 📚 Don't read a textbook like a novel. Start by previewing the chapter. 02:20 📖 Read the quiz questions at the end first. This highlights what's important in the chapter. 03:19 📌 Focus on bold print, titles, subtitles, and topic headings for an overview. 04:51 📝 Read the first and last sentences of each paragraph for exposure, not comprehension. 06:08 🔄 This method is more effective than cramming for retention. Repetition aids lear

I do something similar to this in med school, 1. I read through all the chapter sub headings & draw a map on how they link 2. I try to understand the entire chapter (not memorize, just focused on understanding) 3. I start taking notes on the important points & at this point I've already memorized the entire chapter

Youtube really said “you made it through highschool now let’s try to get you through uni”

let’s be honest, none of us looked this up, but we all needed this.

i am autistic, down syndrome and have ADHD, this video has changed my life. i want to thank you so very much. i dont go school becuse i dont hav money, but i am start teaching my self so i can get job. so the very much.

Finally, I found a teacher who can teach how to learn instead of what to learn ❤

Instructions Unclear: I am now a sponge.

The 2k dislikes are the people who accidently became sponges doing this

8 years later, I'm still neither a sponge nor my textbook is water.

I unintentionally tried this before because I was stressed I kinda did something similar, and I can confirm it actually works a lot better than just reading alone

YouTube algorithm: SEES OUR GRADES

This man still reading comments after 5 years. Props to him

8 years later and you’re the teacher I’ve always needed. Thank you for continuing to inspire generations of students and I will definitely stay tuned to your videos.

I just realised that I accidentally figured some parts of this myself this year 2024 when I was studying for my exams. I wondered if I was on the right path! Now thanks to this video I know that it’s legit and I should keep doing it!!! THANK YOU so so much! ❤🎉❤

him: "yes, even you", points at camera me: surprised

I just appreciate the fact that the video is 5 years old and he's still hearting and replying to all new comments.

After my first week of uni and not understanding the textbooks I had to read I have been watching videos such as this and here's is what I've learned so far: HOW TO READ / STUDY TEXTBOOKS Step 1: Flip through the entire chapter, to get a sense of how long it is and see whatever stands out to you Step 2: Thoroughly read through the quiz at the end of each section or chapter to gain the understanding of what important questions you should be asking yourself from here on out. *IMPORTANT: FOR STEPS 3 & 4 YOU ARE READING FOR EXPOSURE TO THE CONTENT, NOT COMPREHENSION* Step 3: Go to the start of the chapter and read through all of the bold texts throughout the chapter Step 4: Go back to the start of the chapter and read the first and last sentence of each paragraph. Step 5: Finally read through the chapter fully while framing questions that come to your mind on a blank piece of paper and highlighting in the text what made you think of those questions (Remember to stay curious, this will help you think of questions from the text). For now, don’t answer these questions, wait until you have finished the section or topic, then go through and answer them. Step 6: If the teacher has posted any type of video going over the topic. Watch it, it will help immensely because it was what they think is most important Hope this helps someone :)